North Carolina Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

North Carolina does not publish an official bill of sale form, and a bill of sale is not what transfers ownership — the NOTARIZED title assignment on the back of the certificate of title does that (notarization is required when the title is NC-issued; NCDMV also marks the MVR-1 title application for notarization). A written bill of sale still documents the price and the odometer, but NCDMV does not list one for a vehicle bought from an individual. NC charges the 3% HUT on the vehicle's market value less trade-in at title transfer.

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State rules change. We check these requirements against official state sources, but details can go out of date. Confirm with your state's motor vehicle agency before you rely on them. If you notice anything wrong or outdated, email support@billofsale.app.

About This Form

Covers: North Carolina Bill of Sale (No Official Form)

Agency: North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles

Purpose: Documents a private vehicle sale in NC (price and odometer). The notarized title assignment plus Form MVR-1 carry the transfer; the vehicle's market value less trade-in sets the 3% Highway Use Tax.

When required: Buyers must apply for title within 28 days after the transfer ($20 civil penalty) at an NC DMV license plate agency, using the notarized title and Form MVR-1.

North Carolina Vehicle Sale Requirements

Bill of Sale

Not required

NCDMV lists a bill of sale only for dealer purchases, not for a vehicle bought from an individual.

Notarization

Title assignment

A North Carolina title must be notarized when it is signed over (out-of-state titles follow their own state's rules); NCDMV also marks the title application (MVR-1) as notarized.

Title Transfer Deadline

28 days

Sales Tax Rate

See state rules

Highway Use Tax

What to Include in a North Carolina Bill of Sale

A complete bill of sale usually includes:

Seller name, address
Buyer name, address
Year, make, model
VIN
Odometer (Form MVR-180)
Sale price
Date of sale
Seller signature

Official Source

Check with the NC DMV for any state-specific form, or use our free generator above to pre-fill a North Carolina bill of sale.

Visit NC DMV →North Carolina Bill of Sale Guide →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the North Carolina Highway Use Tax capped?

Not for ordinary passenger vehicles or motorcycles — there is NO general cap (the old cap was repealed in 2013). The 3% HUT applies to the full market value less trade-in. Only Class A/B commercial vehicles and RVs cap at $2,000; new residents pay a flat $250.

Does the North Carolina bill of sale need to be notarized?

No — the bill of sale itself is not notarized. What must be notarized is the title assignment on the back of an NC-issued title (NCDMV also marks the MVR-1 title application for notarization). NC publishes no official bill of sale form; any written one documenting the price and odometer is fine.

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North Carolina Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

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